How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

CONTENTS

Title Page

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Dedication

Introduction

1. The Dead Emperor

THE STORY OF STOICISM

2. The Most Truthful Child in Rome

HOW TO SPEAK WISELY

3. Contemplating the Sage

HOW TO FOLLOW YOUR VALUES

4. The Choice of Hercules

HOW TO CONQUER DESIRE

5. Grasping the Nettle

HOW TO TOLERATE PAIN

6. The Inner Citadel and War of Many Nations

HOW TO RELINQUISH FEAR

7. Temporary Madness

HOW TO CONQUER ANGER

8. Death and the View from Above

Acknowledgments

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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